Reading Time: 3 minutes Forecast issued October 29, covering Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, 2025 Highlights: Overview I can’t say last week’s forecast played out exactly as expected — but that’s not too surprising. Overall confidence was on the low side. While the models did a decent job with the big picture, a few smaller details didn’t line up. […] Read more
Prairie forecast: A slow cool down towards winter
UN weather agency reviews priorities as funding falls short
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UN weather agency plans to cut some posts and is reviewing its priorities as dozens of countries, including the United States, are late with their fees, a spokesperson said on Friday.
Prairie forecast: Warm start, then cooler
Reading Time: 4 minutes Prairie forecast calls for warm temperatures to give way to cooler, wetter weather week of Oct. 22-29.
Prolonged drought causes unprecedented productivity loss: Study
Reading Time: 2 minutes Colorado State University — Extreme, prolonged drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ecosystems that cover nearly half the planet, says new research published in the journal Science. “Climate change is bringing more severe and longer-lasting droughts to many locations around the world. Some ecosystems have shown resilience […] Read more
Australia’s weather bureau casts doubt on prospects for La Nina
Reading Time: 2 minutes Australia’s weather bureau is not convinced that a La Nina weather pattern is forming that could change rainfall patterns and bring wilder weather to parts of the Americas, Asia and Oceania, affecting crop production.
Prairie forecast: Active pattern continues with mostly-dry west, wet start for east
Reading Time: 3 minutes The active pattern that we saw last week looks to continue into this forecast period which means more chances for rain, possibly some wet snow and a continuation of the temperature rollercoaster ride.
Prairie forecast: A temperature rollercoaster and the possibility of snow
Reading Time: 4 minutes Prairie forecast covering October 8 to 15, 2025. The Prairies may be in for a prolonged battle between warm and cold air before winter sets in. This could bring lots of rain or snow.
Prairie forecast: Transition from warm to cool brings chances for rain
Reading Time: 3 minutes The big question leading into this forecast period is — just how long will the summery temperatures will continue? After all we are now into October.
Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished
Reading Time: 2 minutes Alberta’s provincial harvest as of Sept. 23, 2025 was 78 per cent complete, said the province’s weekly crop report.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest advances despite rains
Reading Time: 2 minutes Saskatchewan’s harvest advanced to 68 per cent as of Sept. 22, 2025 despite rains and high humidity across the province.
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